Milo’s Tea Company announced today it is adding a new 150,000 square-foot- Distribution Center in Birmingham, bringing 50 new jobs to The Magic City.

The new expanded facility is located off Lakeshore Parkway at 400 Industrial Drive, near Milo’s Bessemer manufacturing operation.

Milo’s Tea is sold in all 50 states

Founded in 1946, Milo’s is a Birmingham-headquartered family-owned and certified women-owned business. It holds the title as the #1 selling refrigerated tea in America. The legendary iced tea is available in all 50 states at over 62,000 retail locations.

“We don’t slow down to let systems catch up. Our 80-year-old start up just builds faster. This distribution center isn’t just about adding square footage – it’s about improving safety and efficiency for our associates and logistics partners and deepening our commitment to our retail partners to deliver excellent on-time, in-full service.”
Tricia Wallwork, Milo’s Chair and CEO and granddaughter of founders Milo and Bea Carlton

How much has Milo’s Tea invested in new facilities since 2019?

This is actually the fourth big facility investment Milo’s has made since 2019 — and together they add up to nearly $400 million.

This includes the increase in size of the Bessemer production facility from 30,000 to more than 200,000 square feet and two new plants in South Carolina and Oklahoma.

“We’re proud to keep deepening our investment right here in Alabama. Our growth belongs to the people who built it – our associates, our communities, and the customers who have trusted us with a place at their tables for over 80 years.”
Tricia Wallwork, Milo’s Chair and CEO

Key takeaways from the new Milo’s Tea Company expansion: